INDIANAPOLIS – Jayden George does not even attempt to stifle a smile when asked about the weapons around him on this year’s Warren Central offense.

The Warriors are the likely pick to start the season as the No. 1 team in Class 6A on the back of an offense that features a 1,000-yard rusher, a receiver with two 1,000-yard seasons and a Big Ten recruit at offensive tackle. And that is just the CliffsNotes version.

“We can definitely dish it out there and get it to our receivers and run,” George said. “And with Romeir (Elliott) in the backfield making cuts and everything he does, it definitely makes us deadly. Whatever we do, we feel like we can be the best at it.”

The 6-2, 185-pound George has a full year of experience under his belt as a starting quarterback. George, the son of former NFL quarterback Jeff George and brother of former Warren Central starter and current Michigan quarterback Jeff George Jr., completed 56 percent of his passes last year for 1,510 yards and 15 touchdowns.

George said he goes into this season “knowing the offense like the back of my hand.”

“I feel like I know all the concepts of the plays,” he said. “Last year being young and playing, I wasn’t really comfortable with all of it. Now I feel like I know what is going on. I can read the defense and know what is going on. I feel like it makes me a better player.”

The quarterback position bears watching, not just because of George. Roman Purcell, a transfer from Cathedral, would start at almost any other program in the state. Purcell, who holds scholarship offers from Kentucky, Louisville and TCU, among others, showed promise as a sophomore starter at Cathedral last season. He passed for 809 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 490 yards and six TDs for a team that won a Class 5A regional.

Purcell, whose father Rick Purcell played defensive back at Notre Dame, transferred to Warren Central with the understanding that there was a starter returning at quarterback.

“I left a starting role so I understand what position I’m in,” Purcell said. “I’m never going to stop competing, of course. But I’m here for the team.”

Warren Central went 7-4 last season, giving eventual undefeated state champion Ben Davis its toughest competition in a 36-29 loss in the sectional championship game. The offense, which averaged 34.1 points per game, returns Iowa recruit Justin Britt up front, along with star receiver and IndyStar Mr. Football candidate David Bell at receiver (52 catches for 1,075 yards and 11 TDs last season) and Elliott at running back (1,113 yards, 18 TDs).

“I definitely feel like teams will key on (Bell) and they should when you have a receiver out there like that,” George said. “But we have other guys who can step up and make plays. As long as they do, it will be fun.”

Both quarterbacks played well in a scrimmage last week with Franklin Central, Noblesville and West Lafayette. Where George might have the advantage in knowledge of the offense and can make all of the throws, Purcell brings the ability to escape pressure and use his legs.

“I can fit any system, but my benefit is that I just add a possible run game (to the position),” Purcell said. “I can play a pro-style offense where I sit in the pocket. I don’t mind that. But if something breaks down, I’m not afraid to use my legs and extend the play.”

Like George, Purcell is excited about the potential of the offense. It would not be a surprise to see coach Jayson West use both quarterbacks at different times in order to utilize the strengths of both.

“When we are on, we are on,” Purcell said. “We’re trying to get the offense a little more high tempo and get some guys in shape, but I love the offense. The offensive line is a big part of what we do. We have a great senior class of offensive linemen. We have a great class of younger guys coming in behind them so we will be set for the next two years. We’re going to be nice.”

Purcell said he has a “great relationship with Jayden.” Unlike other positions in football, only one quarterback can play at a time.

“It’s all good,” Purcell said. “We’ll try to work hard and at the end of the day, if I play, I play and if he plays, he plays. Whatever is best for the team, I’m all for that. I’m going to support him and he’s going to support me. That’s how we do things.”